Jakko-in, Kyoto

Name: Jakko-in
Address: 676 Ohara Kusaocho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto, 601-1248, Japan
Telephone: +81 75-744-3341

#158 among attractions in Kyoto

Temple, Sacred and religious sites, Buddhist temple

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Jakkoin is a temple of the Tendai sect in Ohara, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto. It is a nun temple. The name of the temple is Seikozan. The temple name is Gyokusenji. The main deity is Jizo Bosatsu. It is said to have been founded by Prince Shotoku. The temple is also known as the place where Kenreimonin Tokuko, daughter of Taira no Kiyomori, retired after the fall of the Heike clan.

Alternative names: Coordinates: 35°7'26"N, 135°49'16"E

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676 Ohara Kusaocho, Sakyo-kuKyoto 601-1248 Japan

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+81 75-744-3341

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Nearby attractions include: Shugakuin Imperial Villa, Kamigamo Shrine, Enryaku-ji, Hiyoshi Taisha.

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